Veterinary Nurse

The Village Vet; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

No after-hours

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Job summary

The Village Vet in Downer, ACT, is seeking a qualified or experienced veterinary nurse to join a modern, independent clinic. Enjoy a four-day week, no after-hours shifts, and a collaborative team committed to learning and client care.

You'll be part of a supportive environment with regular internal training, opportunities for CPD, and a focus on work–life balance. The clinic offers modern facilities, generous leave and a friendly culture in Canberra’s Inner North.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative spirit.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients.
• Assist with anaesthesia, surgery and perioperative care.
• Perform nursing procedures: blood collection, IV catheter placement, in-house pathology.
• Assist with radiography, ultrasound and dental procedures.
• Conduct nurse consultations and client education.
• Share reception duties: answering enquiries, scheduling, admitting/discharging.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, infection control and equipment care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Org skills

Client care

Education

Certificate IV in Vet Nursing

Job description

Veterinary Nurse – The Village Vet, Downer ACT

Great team | Four-day working week | No after-hours

Are you a veterinary nurse looking for a supportive team, opportunities to develop your skills and a great work–life balance?

At The Village Vet, we believe excellent patient care starts with looking after our people. We're an independently owned, modern veterinary clinic in Canberra's Inner North, with a friendly team, loyal clients and a genuine commitment to kindness, learning and teamwork.

We're looking for a qualified or experienced veterinary nurse to join our team. Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a workplace where you can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you!

Why join The Village Vet?

• Work–life balance: Four-day working week for full-time staff 8-6pm, no after-hours shifts and a generously shared Saturday morning roster (9 am–1 pm).
• Supportive team: Work alongside six vets and a caring nursing team who value collaboration, respect and helping each other succeed.
• Professional development: Regular internal training, lunch-and-learn sessions and CPD opportunities. We're an AVNAT Education Partner, with points available for eligible internal education sessions.
• Career opportunities: Develop your clinical interests, build your nursing skills and access additional training through our Capital Paws Group, including a fully funded nurse management course for a suitable candidate.
• Modern facilities: Purpose-built clinic with in-house laboratory equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound and modern surgical and dental facilities.
• Flexible employment: Full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible arrangements considered.
• Additional benefits: Competitive remuneration, four weeks' annual leave, Employee Assistance Program and free parking.
• A great team culture: We have been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification™. We believe in caring with kindness — for our patients, clients and each other.

About the role

This is a varied general practice nursing role where you'll be encouraged to use your skills, take initiative and contribute to excellent patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing nursing care to hospitalised patients.
• Assisting with anaesthesia, surgery and pre- and post-operative care.
• Performing nursing procedures, including blood collection, IV catheter placement and in-house pathology, appropriate to your training and competency.
• Assisting with radiography, ultrasound and dental procedures.
• Conducting nurse consultations, including weight management and selected injection appointments, where appropriately trained.
• Communicating with clients and providing education about their pets' care.
• Sharing reception duties, including answering enquiries, scheduling appointments, and admitting and discharging patients.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, infection control and equipment care.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or relevant veterinary nursing experience.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a positive workplace.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• Takes pride in providing excellent patient care and compassionate client service.
• Has a positive attitude and a genuine interest in continuing to learn and develop.

About The Village Vet

Located in Downer, Canberra's popular Inner North, The Village Vet is a purpose-built, modern clinic with a loyal clientele and a team of vets with interests across medicine, dermatology, imaging and soft tissue surgery.

We're independently owned and part of Capital Paws Group, a co-operative of local Canberra veterinary clinics that share knowledge, resources, training and social events. There may also be opportunities to participate in our group's Indigenous Dog Health Initiative in the Northern Territory.

We take our workplace culture seriously and want our team to feel supported, respected and proud of the work they do.